Crocheting an angel dishcloth is a delightful and heartwarming project that not only adds a touch of charm to your kitchen but also makes for a thoughtful handmade gift. The intricate stitches create a heavenly design that is as practical as it is beautiful. As you work on this project, you'll find yourself immersed in the therapeutic rhythm of crocheting, allowing you to unwind and tap into your creativity. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, creating an angel dishcloth is a rewarding experience that brings a sense of joy and accomplishment. So pick up your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn colors, and let the magic of crocheting an angel dishcloth unfold in your hands!
It measures about 9 inches long and 6 inches wide.
Abbreviations:
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
sl st=slip stitch
ch=chain
beg=beginning
st=stitch
Materials: E hook, Purple Red heart thread yarn size 3,
Ch 5, sl st to make a ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), work 13 dc into the ring. st in the beg ch. ‑14dc
Rnd 2. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), work a dc in the same stitch as the ch 2, then work 2dc in each dc around, sl st. ‑28 dc
Rnd 3. (this is the hair silhouette on the angel’s head) *Ch 5, skip next dc, sl st in the next dc,*Repeat, ‑Total of 4 chain 5’s. Ch 14 (this is the loop that will hang the angel), sl st in the beg. st. to create the loop. *Ch 5, skip next dc, sl st in the next dc,*Repeat, ‑Total of 4 chain 5’s. Fasten off. You will attach this angel head later. When the body is finished Attach the head on the center of.
So the head sits above the wings.
Row 4. Ch 13, dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, work 2dc in each ch across, turn ‑22dc
Row 5. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in the back post of the next dc, skip a dc, work 3 dc in the next dc, dc in the back post of the next dc, *work 3 dc in the next dc, dc in the back post of the next dc, *Repeat, the last stitch work 1 dc, turn ‑39 dc
Row 6. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the next 3 dc, dc in the front post of the next dc, *Repeat, turn — 39 dc
Row 7. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in the back post of the next dc, *dc in the next dc, work 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the back post of the next dc, dc in the last dc, *Repeat, turn, ‑48 dc
Row 8. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in the front post of the next dc, *work 2 dc in the next dc, work a dc in the next two dc, work 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the last dc, *Repeat, Turn ‑66 dc
Row 9. (Shells around the edge) Ch 1, sc in the back loop of the first two dc, skip 2 dc, *work 4 dc in the back loop of the next dc, work 4 dc in the back loop of the next dc, skip 2 dc, sc in the next dc, skip 2 dc, at the end of the row, sc in the back loops of the last two dc, *Repeat, — 9 shells, Fasten off.
Row 10. Turn your angel backward, and sl st in the beg of the 4th shell in the back. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), work a dc in the next 20 dc, turn ‑21 dc
Row 11. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in the next 2 dc, dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the next dc, work 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the next 3 dc, dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the next dc, work 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the next 3 dc, dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the next dc, work 2 dc in the next dc, turn, ‑23 dc
Row 12. Ch 2, (counts as first dc), dc in the next two dc, dc in the back post of the next dc, dc in the next 3 dc, *dc in the back post of the next dc, dc in the next 3 dc *Repeat, turn ‑23 dc
Row 13. Ch 2, (counts as first dc), dc in the next two dc, dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the next 3 dc, *dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the next 3 dc *Repeat, turn ‑23 dc
Row 14. Ch 2, (counts as first dc), dc in the next two dc, dc in the back post of the next dc, dc in the next 3 dc, *dc in the back post of the next dc, dc in the next 3 dc *Repeat, turn ‑23 dc
Row 15. Ch 2, (counts as first dc), work 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, *dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the next dc, work 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, *Repeat, turn, ‑29 dc
Row 16. Ch 2, (counts as first dc) dc in the next 3 dc, *dc in the back post of the next dc, dc in the next 4 dc, *Repeat, turn ‑29 dc
Row 17. Ch 2, (counts as first dc) dc in the next dc, work 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, *dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the next two dc, work 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, *Repeat, turn, ‑35 dc
Row 18. Ch 2, (counts as first dc) dc in the next 4 dc, *dc in the back post of the next dc, dc in the next 5 dc, *Repeat, turn, ‑35 dc
Row 19. Ch 2, (counts as first dc) dc in the next dc, work 2 dc, dc in the next two dc, *dc in the front post of the next dc, dc in the next two dc, work 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the next two dc, *Repeat, turn, ‑41 dc
Row 20. Ch 2, (counts as first dc) dc in the next 5 dc, *dc in the back post of the next dc, dc in the next 6 dc, *Repeat, turn ‑41 dc
Row 21. (Shells along the edge) Ch 1, skip a dc, work 5 dc in the next dc, work 5 dc in the next dc, *skip 2 dc, sc in the next dc, skip 2 dc, work 5 dc in the next dc, work 5 dc in the next dc, at the end sc in the last dc. *Repeat across, turn ‑6 shells
